And Now: A Few Announcements!

Hello Again Friends!

Apparently I've done the unthinkable and MANAGED to post in a TIMELY FASHION! Amazing, I know!

It's been a wild and wonderous week here, with much painting and sewing and whimsical fun! I'm pleased to say (almost shocked, actually, since I almost never have time for dollmaking!) that I'm almost done with a whole slew of Halloweenies, to be placed in "Ye Olde Etsy Shoppe" later this week! So stay tuned!

In the meantime, a few announcements!

FIRST ~ after much consideration, pacing, nail biting and cookie eating, I've finally decided that I will be moving the DESCRIPTIVE PART of my art life over to my other blog, BEYONDVAGABOND. What does this mean to you, Dear Readers? Well, this site will now be a selling BLOG. You will find my dolls and other curiousities for sale, and it will also be a wonderful place where I will hold my swaps, and for other blog parties/contests that I will participate in.

I don't know if this will confuse or complicate things more but at least it makes sense now, it seems! So if you are keen on reading about my loopy adventures, feel free to click on the red link, above and join my other blog :)

Speaking of SWAPS, the next bit of news! I finally, FINALLY am getting to hosting another one!
Some of you may remember The Mermaid Parade and The Monster Mash. After thinking about it a bit, I decided to create another swap for those in a Holiday mood!

Drumroll Please........

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WELCOME TO THE HOLIDAY DOLL BALL!
An enchanted party where holiday dolls are swapped by all!

SO HERE ARE THE RULES (PLEAAAASE Read carefully before contacting me if you are interested in this swap).

1. DEADLINE to JOIN THE SWAP: October 15th.
YOU SHOULD HAVE THE DOLL IN THE MAIL TO YOUR PARTNER: December 5th

2. The SWAP GOAL: Create a doll of ANY HOLIDAY of your choosing, to be swapped. What do I mean by this? Witches, cute snowmen, frightful snowmen, The Queen of Hearts (Valentine's Day), Monsters in the Closet, Santas, Angels, Happy Easter Bunnies, Vampire Bunnies...your imagination is the limit but the dolls MUST REFLECT A HOLIDAY THEME...

3. Swaps are open to doll artists and high end crafters. If you are not sure if I am familiar with your work-- PLEASE SEND AN EXAMPLE OF your work in your initial email so I can better match you with a partner.

4. All styles of doll making are allowed. If you create prims, great. If you are a dark artist, wonderful. We accept fairy, folk, clay, cloth and all doll styles in between. *WARNING* I've noticed it is hard to place straight-out GORE type dolls, so this may be the only caveat for those of you joining the swap.

5. Open to USA and overseas friends.

6. Please carry the badge (above) on your blog, etc, if you'd like, so as to invite more wonderful artists. More artists means a great, variable, fun swap.

7. * A big note: Alright friends, here is where I am sort of a party pooper, but it needs to be said: I've done enough of these swaps to notice a few things, and I am hoping to avoid these:

~PLEASE PLEASE know that swaps are an expression of your art, and friendship.
If you are joining this swap (or any other, really) with the mindset of "what can I get/which great artist might I be paired up with", you will probably be sorely disappointed when you don't get your wish. If you join us with the idea that you will make a wonderful/creative piece to be given away in the spirit of fun, I find that swapping will be rewarding. Please keep this in mind when joining a swap.

Having said that, I will do my best to pair everyone up with a fun and creative partner!

8. If you are interested in this swap, please email beyondvagabond@gmail.com with your name, business name (if you have one, so I can put you on our blog list of members), what style of doll you prefer (prim/fairy/goth/etc), and possible colors you prefer in your doll.

MANY THANKS, and I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOOOOOON!

UP NEXT! Halloween Dolls and a bit of "Practical Magic"